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DAN 3222 - Ballet III Part II Credit Hours: 2.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 0 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Formerly DAN 1222
Prerequisite: DAN 3221 and consent of instructor.
Description
Continuation of concepts and skills of ballet at the advanced intermediate level.
May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.
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DAN 3300 - Aesthetics of 20th Century American Choreography Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ENGL 1304 and sophomore standing.
Description
Evolution of the aesthetics and development of 20th Century Contemporary choreography. Focus on critical thinking relative to dance composition and related areas.
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DAN 3302 - Intermediate Advanced Theory & Technique Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: DAN 2214 and DAN 2204 or consent of instructor.
Description
Intermediate modern dance performance technique and related theory.
May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.
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DAN 3306 - Dance Composition III Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: DAN 2306 Dance Composition II.
Description
Prepares students in advanced choreography, with an emphasis on thematic content development through research.
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DAN 3310 - Dance History I Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: junior standing.
Description
Evolution of dance as a communicative art form from antiquity thorough 19th Century Romantic Period.
Core Category: [50] Creative Arts; [81] Writing in the Disciplines
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DAN 3311 - Dance History II Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Description
Development of 20th century contemporary dance from Loie Fuller and Isadora Duncan to post-modernism and current trends, within a historical and cultural context.
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DAN 3312 - STOTT PILATES: Intensive Mat Certification Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Anatomy, Pedagogy II (or equivalent) or consent of instructor.
Description
Preparation for certification in STOTT PILATES Level I Matwork repertoire. Topics include postural analysis, self-practice, teaching, and observation of the STOTT PILATES method.
Typically Offered: Spring
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DAN 3314 - Technology in Dance Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment required in a two or three credit hour dance technique class.
Description
This course will investigate the fusion of dance and technology with respect to the creation of intermedial dance works.
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DAN 4110 - Dance Ensemble Credit Hours: 1.0
Prerequisite: admission by audition.
Description
Repertory experiences in contemporary and classical dance.
May be repeated for a maximum of four semester hours.
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DAN 4112 - Dance Performance Workshop Credit Hours: 1.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 1 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: 2 semesters of DAN 2202 or instructor approval.
Corequisite: Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment required in a two or three credit hour modern and ballet technique class.
Description
Dance Performance Workshop provides performance credit to students for performing in University of Houston dance program projects.
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DAN 4197 - Selected Topics Credit Hours: 1.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 1 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: junior standing and consent of chair.
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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DAN 4198 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 1.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 0 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: approval of chair.
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DAN 4204 - Jazz Dance III Credit Hours: 2.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Description
Concepts and skills involved in jazz dance at the advanced level with an emphasis on musical theatre dance repertory and history.
May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.
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DAN 4298 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 2.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 0 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: approval of chair.
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DAN 4302 - Advanced Technique and Theory Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: 2 semesters of DAN 3302 or consent of instructor.
Description
Advanced performance technique and related dance theory.
May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
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DAN 4305 - Senior Dance Project with Career Management Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 1
Formerly DAN 4105
Prerequisite: DAN 2300 , DAN 2305 , and DAN 2306 .
Description
Directed dance composition culminating in a fully realized choreographed project inclusive of career management. Professional development topics include project grant writing, fundraising, resumes, and presentation skills.
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DAN 4307 - Dance Pedagogy I Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly DAN 3307
Prerequisite: DAN 2204 , DAN 2214 , DAN 2217 , DAN 2300 , and consent of instructor.
Description
Development of skills for teaching creative dance to children, dance improvisation, and the analysis of development skills through movement. Introduction to somatics practiced in dance.
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DAN 4308 - Dance Pedagogy II Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: DAN 4307 .
Description
Development of teaching dance technique in various styles of modern, ballet, and jazz inclusive of curriculum and lesson planning. Application of methods of analyzing dance training from a conceptual basis, using laboratory analysis, motor development, kinesiology, and aesthetic principals.
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DAN 4330 - Career Skills for the Practicing Dance Artist Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
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DAN 4331 - PR and Marketing Entrepreneurship for the Arts Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Description
Skills necessary to create and implement a marketing plan for the individual artist or small arts organization. Topics include branding, website development, graphics and media networking.
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DAN 4332 - Business & Financial Management in the Arts Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Description
Financial management skills related to budget development and management. Additional topics include financial planning, bookkeeping, and accounting systems appropriate for independent artists and small nonprofit organizations.
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DAN 4397 - Selected Topics in Dance Credit Hours: 3.0
Prerequisite: junior standing and consent of chair.
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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DAN 4398 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 0 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: approval of chair.
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DIGM 1350 - Graphics for Digital Media Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: C or higher in ENGL 1303 or 1304 , or credit for AP English Language and Composition.
Description
Pixel-based and vector graphics for use in print and digital media.
Note: Students must pass this course with a C+ or better to declare Digital Media as a major or to continue to subsequent DIGM courses.
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DIGM 2351 - Web Design Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Formerly GRTC 2351
Prerequisite: DIGM 1350 or approved equivalent and Digital Media major or Computer Graphics minor status
Description
Web page design, site planning, interface design, and site implementation.
Note: Students must pass a Photoshop pretest during the first week of class to continue.
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DIGM 2352 - Digital Photography Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: C+ or higher in DIGM 1350
Description
Digital cameras; photographic principles; image organization, metadata, evaluation, and correction; digital asset management; creating image portfolios for the Web; use of color management to soft/hard-proof finished photographs.
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DIGM 2353 - Page Layout and Design Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: C+ or higher in DIGM 1350
Description
Use of page layout software to create effective documents that follow established principles of design, typography, color, and photography, as well as ethical and legal standards.
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DIGM 3152 - Graphic Production Process Control II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 0 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: credit for or concurrent enrollment in DIGM 3252
Description
Laboratory activities and experiments related to graphic communications production control.
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DIGM 3252 - Graphic Production Process Control II Credit Hours: 2.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly DIGM 3352
Prerequisite: DIGM 2353 or DIGM 3351 .
Description
Static and variable-data printing technologies; binding and finishing technologies; materials used in print production; history and significance of printing methodologies.
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
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DIGM 3325 - Information Technology Applications for Digital Media Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Formerly ITEC 3325
Prerequisite: C+ or better in DIGM 1350
Description
Information Technology applications for digital media businesses: business information systems, social technology, data analysis, database concepts and applications, business intelligence, and data management (warehousing, analyzing, mining, and visualization).
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DIGM 3350 - Digital Media Materials and Processes Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly GRTC 3350
Prerequisite: ENGL 1303 or ENGL 1304 .
Description
Digital media processes and ancillary operations. Materials used in digital media production.
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DIGM 3351 - Graphic Production Process Control I Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1303 or 1304 and DIGM 2353 .
Description
Graphic communication production control emphasizing job engineering; techniques used to reproduce varying types of original images; tone capture and correction; proofing; platesetting; and final output.
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DIGM 3353 - Visual Communications Technology Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1303 or ENGL 1304 . May not apply to a major in Digital Media.
Description
Visual communications: design principles, typography, color, photography, pixel and vector graphics, print, electronic delivery, ethical considerations, and presenting ideas to clients.
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DIGM 3354 - Video Production I Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Formerly GRTC 3354
Prerequisite: DIGM 2352 or approved equivalent.
Description
Introduction to digital film and video production from concept development and planning through post-production to delivery.
Note: Students must pass a digital photography pretest during the first week of class to continue.
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DIGM 3355 - Package Technology Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: C+ or better in DIGM 1350
Description
Packaging structures from the perspectives of distribution packaging, materials, product protection, testing methodology, palletization, and designing for various shipping methods and channels. Current Topics in industry trends.
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DIGM 3356 - ePublishing Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: DIGM 2351 and 2353.
Description
Design for tablet and mobile device delivery; information technologies for eMedia workflows; use of XML for ePublishing; digital asset management. Technologies to facilitate print-to-web, social media, and personalized internet experiences.
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DIGM 3357 - Content Strategy & Development Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: DIGM 2351 .
Description
Developing a content strategy from a brand perspective. Possibilities, limitations, and evaluation of social media as a branding and marketing tool.
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DIGM 3370 - Two Dimensional Computer Generated Imagery Animation Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: DIGM 3354 .
Description
Two-dimensional (2D) computer-generated imagery (CGI), including drawing, coloring, and animating objects and characters; phonemes for character dialog; and object-oriented programming.
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DIGM 3374 - Video Production 2 Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: DIGM 3354 .
Description
Advanced techniques in digital video production including special effects and motion graphics.
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DIGM 3399 - Senior Honors Thesis Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly GRTC 3399
Prerequisite: approval of department chair. Independent work in digital media with faculty supervision.
May be repeated for credit.
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DIGM 4198 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 1.0
Formerly GRTC 4198
Prerequisite: approval of department chair. Individual projects under faculty sponsorship.
May be repeated for credit.
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DIGM 4298 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 2.0
Formerly GRTC 4298
Prerequisite: approval of department chair.
Description
Individual projects under faculty sponsorship.
May be repeated for credit.
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DIGM 4371 - 3D Modeling and Animation Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: DIGM 3370 .
Description
Three-dimensional (3D) computer-generated imagery (CGI), including modeling, coloring, texturing, rigging, and animating objects and character; also morph targeting for facial expressions and phonemes.
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DIGM 4372 - Costing in Digital Media Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Formerly GRTC 4372
Prerequisite: DIGM 2351 , DIGM 3351 , and DIGM 3354 (DIGM 2351 and DIGM 3354 waived for Graphic Communications Technology Minors).
Description
Principles and techniques of cost estimation for digital media production.
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DIGM 4373 - Graphic Production Process Control III Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Formerly GRTC 4373
Prerequisite: DIGM 3252 .
Description
Using graphic communication production control techniques to produce full-color documents. Includes an in-depth study of color theory, measurement, correction, modification, management, and separation techniques.
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DIGM 4375 - Package Design Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: DIGM 3252 /3152.
Description
Packaging design from the perspectives of brand alignment, aesthetics, form, manufacturing processes, sustainability, utility, and commercial and governmental requirements. Creating prototypes; developing and presenting client proposals.
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DIGM 4376 - Integrated Media Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: DIGM 2351 , 2353, 3354 and 3357.
Description
Computer media capstone class that integrates vector- and pixel-based graphics, web design, photography, videography, and animation into media-rich websites.
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DIGM 4378 - Senior Project Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly GRTC 4378
Prerequisite: DIGM 2351 , DIGM 3374 , DIGM 4372 , and DIGM 4373 .
Description
Directed research project.
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DIGM 4379 - Transmedia Authoring and Distribution Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: DIGM 2351 , 2353 , & 3354 .
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DIGM 4381 - Mobile Application Design Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Digital Media Major or Minor, DIGM 2350, ELET 2300 .
Description
Mobile applications development using object-oriented programming; 2D and 3D graphics; cloning and creating mobile applications.
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DIGM 4382 - Simulation and Gaming Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Digital Media Major or Minor, B or better in DIGM 4371 and ELET 2300
Description
Creating games and simulations. Interactivity, storytelling and development of characters, Virtual Reality, Haptics, object-oriented programming, and controllers. Use of 3D modeling, game art, animation, and cinematics.
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DIGM 4390 - Current Issues in Digital Media Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly GRTC 4390
Prerequisite: DIGM 2351 , DIGM 3252 and DIGM 3374 .
Description
Issues and topics in digital media.
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DIGM 4394 - Selected Topics in Digital Media Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Formerly GRTC 4394
Prerequisite: approval of department chair.
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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DIGM 4396 - Internship in Digital Media Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 0 Lab Contact Hours: 9
Formerly GRTC 4396
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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DIGM 4397 - Selected Topics in Digital Media Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly GRTC 4397
Prerequisite: approval of department chair.
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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DIGM 4398 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 0 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly GRTC 4398
Prerequisite: approval of department chair.
Description
Individual projects under faculty sponsorship.
May be repeated for credit.
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DIGM 4399 - Senior Honors Thesis Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly GRTC 4399
Prerequisite: DIGM 2351 , DIGM 3351 , DIGM 3354 , and DIGM 4372 .
Description
Directed research project.
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ECON 2301 - Global Economic Concepts Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: MATH 1310 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
Description
Nontechnical introduction to microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts emphasizing global economy.
Note: Credit may not be earned in both ECON 2301 and ECON 2305 . Not intended for business administration majors. Economics majors/minors who earn at least a B+ in ECON 2301 may petition to substitute 2301 for ECON 2305 .
Core Category: [80] Social & Behavioral Sciences
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ECON 2304 - Microeconomic Principles Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: MATH 1310 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
Description
Individual consumer and firm behavior, supply and demand and the market determination or prices, production, and income. Includes government price ceilings, monopoly and antitrust, market failures and environmental pollution.
Core Category: [80] Social & Behavioral Sciences
TCCNS Equivalent: ECON 2302
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ECON 2305 - Macroeconomic Principles Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: MATH 1310 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
Description
Aggregate economy, inflation, recession, and economic policy. Economic growth, business cycle theory, and international trade.
Note: Credit may not be earned in both ECON 2301 and 2305. Economics majors/minors with at least a B+ in ECON 2301 may petition to substitute ECON 2301 for 2305.
Core Category: [80] Social & Behavioral Sciences
TCCNS Equivalent: ECON 2301
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ECON 2370 - Introduction to Economic Data Analysis Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 1310 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
Description
Introduction to basic concepts in statistics with strong emphasis on the application of statistical methods to the analysis and interpretation of economic data. Topics include descriptive statistics, sampling theory, confidence interval, hypothesis testing, and simple linear regression analysis. Students will also learn how to carry out statistical analysis in spreadsheet programs like Excel.
Core Category: [90] Math/Reasoning
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ECON 3332 - Intermed Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 2304 or Math major with sophomore standing in the Option in Mathematical Finance program.
Description
Rigorous introduction to resource allocation in a market economy including consumer behavior, firm behavior, supply and demand, efficiency and the determination of prices.
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ECON 3334 - Intermed Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 2305 or Math major with sophomore standing in the Option in Mathematical Finance program.
Description
Rigorous introduction to the determination of aggregate output, employment, the price level and income. Includes effects of inflation, causes of business cycles determination of economic growth, impacts of monetary policy and effects of government taxation, spending and the national debt.
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ECON 3340 - Comparative Economic Systems Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly ECON 4379
Prerequisite: ECON 2301 or ECON 2304 or ECON 3332 or consent of instructor.
Description
The role and impacts of alternative allocation systems, including markets, socialization and central planning. Structure and performance of historical and contemporary economic systems, with implications for the emerging world economy.
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ECON 3341 - Russian and Chinese Transformation Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly ECON 4386
Prerequisite: junior standing.
Description
Examination of Soviet and Chinese economic history from their communist takeovers to the present. Focuses on the era of Soviet planning in both countries. Explores the factors that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union and of the Chinese reform of the late 1970s that made possible China’s rapid growth over the past three decades.
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ECON 3342 - Global Issues in Economic Development Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Econ 2301 or Econ 2304.
Description
The objective of this course is to provide reading material and lectures which facilitate a better understanding of the world, its politics, its people, the problems facing the global environment and the changing global economy in which we live. We will study populations that have experienced a dramatic transformation and improvement in the conditions of their life and those that have not.
Note: Credit may not be earned in both Econ 4389: Economic Geography and Econ 3342.
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ECON 3344 - History of Economic Doctrine Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 3332 and ECON 3334 , or consent of instructor.
Description
Development of economic thought and the intellectual and historical framework within which economic ideas have grown. Among the thinkers that are emphasized are Smith, Ricardo, Marx, Malthus, Marshall, Say, Turgot and Keynes.
Core Category: [81] Writing in the Disciplines
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ECON 3347 - Capital Market Economics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 2304 , ECON 2305 , and ECON 2370 , MATH 1314 or MATH 1431 or consent of instructor.
Description
Financial assets in the context of time, uncertainty, options, and information. Time value of money, market efficiency, risk, asset pricing, derivatives, firm capital structure, market microstructure, and quantitative financial modeling.
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ECON 3348 - Food, Population, Agriculture and the Environment Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Econ 2301 or Econ 2304.
Description
The objective of this course is to provide reading material and lectures which facilitate a better understanding of the world, its politics, its agriculture and food production, the dynamics of population, the problems facing the global environment and the changing global economy in which we live. Central to the course is both the sustainability and the economics of global food production systems and their ability to end hunger and malnutrition and to feed a growing world population.
Note: Credit may not be earned in both Econ 4389: Food, Population, and the Environment and Econ 3348.
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ECON 3350 - American Economic Growth Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 2304 ,and ECON 2305 , or consent of instructor.
Description
Applications of economic analysis to American economic history and how that history has shaped modern economic institutions, including the experience of the Colonies, the American Revolution, Industrialization, the Civil War and the Great Depression.
Core Category: [81] Writing in the Disciplines
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ECON 3351 - Economics of Development Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly ECON 4383
Prerequisite: ECON 2301 or ECON 2304 or consent of instructor.
Description
Nature, causes and possible solutions to problems in underdeveloped economies. Analysis of economic, political and human implications of economic growth, including the influence of the international aid community and the consequences of world trade.
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ECON 3353 - Economic Development of Africa Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly ECON 4388
Prerequisite: ECON 2304 or consent of instructor.
Description
Economic and social problems of raising standards of living in Africa. Discussion issues include economic growth, growth and the environment, income disparities, the role of trade and foreign investment and the accompanying political and social changes.
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ECON 3355 - Economic Development of Asia Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 2304 or consent of instructor.
Description
Economic and social problems of raising standards of living in Asia. Economic growth, environment, income disparities, role of trade and foreign investment and related political and social changes.
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ECON 3358 - Economic Development of Latin America Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 2304 or consent of instructor.
Description
Dependence of Latin American countries on natural resources and agricultural products, import substitution industrialization, debt and financial crises, subsequent adjustments and structural reforms.
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ECON 3361 - Economics of Globalization Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 2301 or Econ 2305 or consent of instructor.
Description
Analysis of modern day economic globalization, focusing on capital market integration and its effect on economic growth and development, income inequality and labor markets. Credit may not be earned in both INTB 3353 and Econ 3361.
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ECON 3363 - Environmental Economics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 2304 or ECON 3332 or consent of instructor.
Description
Analyses of environmental quality and environmental regulation. Measurement of costs and benefits of potential solutions. Comparison of real world solutions, tried and untried, to theoretically preferred solutions and to current U.S. environmental policy.
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ECON 3365 - Labor Economics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 2304 or ECON 3332 or consent of instructor.
Description
Introduction to economic theory, data and policy issues in labor economics. Labor market effects of minimum wage laws, mandatory employee benefits, technological change, international trade and immigration. Effects of income replacement programs, rise in female labor supply, rise in income inequality, decline in manufacturing and the decline of unions.
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ECON 3368 - Economics of Health Care Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 2304 or ECON 3332 or consent of instructor.
Description
Determinants of supply and demand for health care, including the regulatory environment and government policy. Medical insurance, behavior of patients and medical professionals, methods of health finance, medical liability, government programs and regulation of health care industry.
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ECON 3370 - Introduction To Econometrics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly ECON 4365 Introduction To Econometrics
Prerequisite: ECON 2370 with a grade of C- or better.
Description
Introduction to basic econometric concepts and methods necessary for conducting empirical analysis. Practical applications using Excel and Stata. Topics include model specification, regression analysis, results interpretation and an overview of advanced topics in econometrics.
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ECON 3371 - Economics of Money and Banking Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 2305 or ECON 3334 or consent of instructor.
Description
Analysis of how the banking system and monetary policy determine the money supply and interest rates. U.S. Federal Reserve Bank, unemployment, inflation, stock and bond markets and interest rates.
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ECON 3377 - Economics of Public Finance Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 2304 or ECON 3332 or consent of instructor.
Description
Effects of economic incentives on voters, government officials, economy and markets. Analysis of situations where private markets fail to be efficient. Applications to government policies at federal and local levels, including welfare, insurance, health care, policing, roads and Social Security. Analysis of tax system and interaction among federal, state, and local governments.
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ECON 3385 - Economics of Energy Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 2304 or ECON 3332 or consent of instructor.
Description
National and international energy markets in various forms, including oil, natural gas and alternative energy sources. Pricing, distribution and allocation and U.S. and international regulation of industry.
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ECON 3389 - Topics in Contemporary Economics I Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
Description
Development of economic thought and the intellectual and historical framework within which economic ideas have grown. Among the thinkers that are emphasized are Smith, Ricardo, Marx, Malthus, Marshall, Say, Turgot and Keynes. A survey of contemporary economic theory and problems.
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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ECON 3399 - Senior Honors Thesis Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: approval of chair.
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ECON 4198 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 1.0
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ECON 4298 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 2.0
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ECON 4321 - Economic Analysis of U.S. Legal System Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: junior standing.
Description
Economic implications of law and the legal system, including common law, constitutional law, and administrative law. Property torts, contracts and criminal law.
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ECON 4331 - Economics of Gender Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 3332 or consent of instructor.
Description
Gender gap in market work and market pay and the role of household specialization and discrimination. Female labor force participation in the U.S. and the influence of industrial structure, technology, marriage, and fertility on a women’s decision to engage in market work.
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ECON 4335 - Economic Growth Theory Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 3332 and ECON 3334 , or consent of instructor.
Description
Theory and empirics of economic growth with emphasis on international comparisons of performance of income and productivity. Technology, population dynamics, government policy, culture, income inequality, international trade, democracy, and the rule of law.
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ECON 4338 - Regression Causal Modeling and Social Science Data Mining Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Econ 3370 (previously Econ 4365).
Description
The course focuses on very basic statistical data mining tools. Topic areas include review of multiple regression analysis, models of association and clustering, statistical learning models, the explanation of individual behaviors, and simple forecasting models. This is an applied statistics and not a course in computer science or database management.
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ECON 4349 - Introduction to Game Theory Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 2370 and ECON 3332 .
Description
Introduction to the theory of games and solution methods. Real world situations as games, predicting outcomes using game theory techniques. Bargaining, oligopoly, auctions, coordination, and provision of public goods.
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ECON 4360 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: MATH 1314 or MATH 1431 and ECON 3332 .
Description
Develop algebra and calculus based techniques for analyzing economic decisions. Solve constrained optimization problems for consumer choice and for determination of optimal input levels for production by firms. Elements of game theory and dynamic economic decision making.
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ECON 4368 - International Monetary Economics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 3334 or consent of instructor.
Description
Exchange rate determination, the balance of payments, the international flow of capital and its impact on economies, alternative exchange rate systems, government management of international financial environment and European, Latin America and Asian exchange rate crises.
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ECON 4370 - International Trade Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly ECON 3376
Prerequisite: ECON 3332 or consent of instructor.
Description
Causes of international trade and its effect on national economies. Consequences of trade barriers and trade policies in different economic environments, including reaction to national monopolistic practices. International transmission of investment, labor and technology.
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ECON 4372 - Economics of Education Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 3332 or consent of instructor.
Description
The roles of technology and globalization in the requirement for an educated work force. Effects of education policies on meeting the need for skilled workers, including the roles of school resources, teachers, and peers.
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ECON 4374 - Behavioral Economics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Econ 3332 Intermediate Microeconomics.
Description
The course explores various ways in which the predictions of classical economic theory fail in the real world and attempts to modify the theories to take into consideration these deviations and better explain and predict human behavior. This course will introduce students to the basic findings of this field and give them the tools to formulate new theories, test predictions, and apply the insights from behavioral economics to the real world.
Note: Credit may not be earned in both Econ 4389: Behavioral Economics and Econ 3348.
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ECON 4375 - Market Regulations Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 3332 or consent of instructor.
Description
Regulation of markets by competition and by governmental agencies. Antitrust laws and their enforcement to support competition, the structuring of competition in specific regulated industries, and regulation of pollution and other market failures.
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ECON 4376 - Industrial Organization Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly ECON 3376
Prerequisite: ECON 3332 and ECON 2370 or consent of instructor.
Description
This course will cover the basic tools and issues in the field of industrial organization. Prominent topics will include oligopoly, cartel behavior, anti-competitive practices, anti-trust and regulation.
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ECON 4377 - Urban Economics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 3332 or consent of instructor.
Description
Analysis of the American city’s economic structure; its causes, location of residential and production activities, income disparities and implications for urban development and how the public sector affects the urban economy.
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ECON 4378 - Chinese Economy Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ECON 3332 and ECON 2370 or consent of instructor.
Description
This course provides an introduction to the recent development of Chinese economy. The course has an emphasis on the microeconomic literature, covering topics including fertility policy, inequality, environment and migration.
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